State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
2025 Communications Intern
About State Innovation Exchange
State Innovation Exchange (SiX) is a 501(c)(3) policy, strategy, and resource center for progressive state legislators. We empower, embolden, and equip state legislators to build and wield progressive governing power by/with/for the people they represent. We do this by giving legislators the tools needed to shape impactful public policy and build their capacity to lead with their constituents. We foster long-term collaboration between legislators- across chambers, across regions, and across state lines - and with grassroots movements. Our vision is an equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous future for every person in the United States, secured and safeguarded by progressive state legislators. SiX’s sister organization, SiX Action, is a 501(c)(4) that works alongside SiX to build the capacity of state legislators by providing policy development, communications tools, and technical assistance.
About this Position
The Communications Intern will support SiX’s Communications Department in amplifying legislators' work, creating and disseminating communications materials, and helping build the organization's brand. The Intern will work with SiX staff, both national and state-based, to promote and expand the reach and impact of the organization’s work and brand. The ideal candidate will be a passionate, results-driven progressive who can take direction and operate independently.
At SiX, we commit to equal pay for equal work. We use a nonnegotiable starting salary system to counter pay inequality and uphold internal parity while benchmarking our pay to highly competitive markets in the nonprofit sector. The rate for this position is $20/hr, and interns are eligible for paid leave benefits. The position is remote and open to anyone living in the United States. Interns are expected to work approximately 15-20 hours per week, but weekly hours are flexible and can be adjusted based on school schedules or other work commitments. This internship is anticipated to start in April or May 2025 and end in December.
Note: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
Role Responsibilities
All staff at SiX have personalized role responsibilities – the outcomes and impacts you are expected to deliver as part of your unique role within the organization. As a Communications Intern, you report to the Senior Associate of Communications and will be responsible for delivering on the following expectations in your day-to-day work:
Based on these expectations, the following qualifications are desired:
Core Competencies
All staff roles at SiX are grounded in a set of core competencies standardized across the organization based on your role type. As a Communications Intern, you will be expected to demonstrate the following core competency expectations in your day-to-day work:
Organizational Values
All staff at SiX are responsible for upholding our organizational values, which were developed collaboratively by all staff. These describe the way we strive to do our work together and the kind of organizational culture we want to build. As a Communications Intern, you will be responsible for demonstrating the following behaviors in carrying out your day-to-day work:
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a compelling cover letter and resume to jobs@stateinnovation.org. Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email's subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates who apply by 03/05/25 will be given priority.
State Innovation Exchange is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people of color, women, LGBTQ folks, and immigrants to apply for open positions. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, age, marital, and/or veteran status, or any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state, or local law.
State Innovation Exchange (SiX)
2025 Communications Intern
About State Innovation Exchange
State Innovation Exchange (SiX) is a 501(c)(3) policy, strategy, and resource center for progressive state legislators. We empower, embolden, and equip state legislators to build and wield progressive governing power by/with/for the people they represent. We do this by giving legislators the tools needed to shape impactful public policy and build their capacity to lead with their constituents. We foster long-term collaboration between legislators- across chambers, across regions, and across state lines - and with grassroots movements. Our vision is an equitable, resilient, healthy, and prosperous future for every person in the United States, secured and safeguarded by progressive state legislators. SiX’s sister organization, SiX Action, is a 501(c)(4) that works alongside SiX to build the capacity of state legislators by providing policy development, communications…